Outsider Art: Spontaneous Alternatives (World of Art)
by Colin Rhodes

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Book Review: Expand your definition of quality in art
Summary: 5 Stars

Rhodes is even-handed while presenting the various schools of thought as well as their rationales concerning outsider art definitions. His writing is academic, and lacks any sense of humor, but is incredibly informative and representative. The book is beautifully crafted, with copious plates reproducing samples from various artists. Together with his academic pontifications, they are very illuminating and convey a full understanding of this broad subject. He also includes anecdotes about the lives of these artists that serve to enliven the experience of reading the book. If you are interested in 20th century art and beyond, and will resolve to be patient with the author's academic tone, I think you will really enjoy this.

Summary of Outsider Art: Spontaneous Alternatives (World of Art)

In this indispensable book Colin Rhodes surveys the history and reception of Outsider Art -- first championed by Dubuffet and the Surrealists, now appreciated by a wide public -- while providing insight into the achievements of both major figures and newly discovered artists. From spirit-guided Madge Gill to schizophrenic Adolf Wolfii, these individuals passionately and obsessively pursue the pictorial expression of their vision.

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